Businessman and diamond dealer Louis Liebenberg has defended his decision to foot former President Jacob Zuma's legal bills. This follows Zuma's decision to privately prosecute state Advocate Billy Downer and Journalist Karyn Maughan. Zuma has accused Downer of leaking his confidential medical records to Maughan - which the pair have denied. Our senior producer Ronald Phiri spoke to Mr. Liebenberg who says he has every right to spend 500-thousand on a president that is being persecuted

Businessman and diamond dealer Louis Liebenberg has defended his decision to foot former President Jacob Zuma's legal bills. This follows Zuma's decision to privately prosecute state Advocate Billy Downer and Journalist Karyn Maughan. Zuma has accused Downer of leaking his confidential medical records to Maughan - which the pair have denied. Our senior producer Ronald Phiri spoke to Mr. Liebenberg who says he has every right to spend 500-thousand on a president that is being persecuted

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Louis Liebenberg defends his decision to give Jacob Zuma R500 000

Ekurhuleni's Executive Mayor, Nkosindiphile Xhakaza, is facing criticism after Speaker Dorah Mlambo resigned following her appointment as an MMC. ActionSA condemns the mayor's unilateral decisions, saying they're plunging the city into chaos. Another high-profile resignation is that of ANC's Jongizizwe Dlabathi as regional secretary and MMC. The city's future hangs in the balance as calls grow for the mayor to be held accountable. Elvis Presslin spoke to ActionSA City of Ekurhuleni Caucus Chief Whip, Siyanda Makhubo

Ekurhuleni's Executive Mayor, Nkosindiphile Xhakaza, is facing criticism after Speaker Dorah Mlambo resigned following her appointment as an MMC. ActionSA condemns the mayor's unilateral decisions, saying they're plunging the city into chaos. Another high-profile resignation is that of ANC's Jongizizwe Dlabathi as regional secretary and MMC. The city's future hangs in the balance as calls grow for the mayor to be held accountable. Elvis Presslin spoke to ActionSA City of Ekurhuleni Caucus Chief Whip, Siyanda Makhubo

Ekurhuleni mayor faces criticism after high-profile resignations

The Motor Industry Staff Association (MISA) says Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana's budget speech offers little respite for workers struggling with failing infrastructure and unreliable public transport. MISA is skeptical about government's ability to deliver on promised reforms and infrastructure investments. Elvis Presslin spoke to MISA Spokesperson Phakamile Hlubi Majola for more

The Motor Industry Staff Association (MISA) says Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana's budget speech offers little respite for workers struggling with failing infrastructure and unreliable public transport. MISA is skeptical about government's ability to deliver on promised reforms and infrastructure investments. Elvis Presslin spoke to MISA Spokesperson Phakamile Hlubi Majola for more

MISA says 2026 budget offers little respite for workers

The Durban High Court is set to hear an application for the provisional liquidation of Tongaat Hulett today, marking a critical juncture for the 134-year-old sugar giant. Business rescue practitioners have brought the application after the collapse of a rescue plan approved by creditors in 2024, which aimed to sell the company to the Vision Group. The company's troubles began in 2019 with a devastating accounting fraud scandal, leading to a R12-billion write-down in value and exposing a debt burden of 6-point-6-billion rand. Despite entering business rescue in 2022, Tongaat Hulett has struggled to regain its footing, with the recent collapse of the Vision Group deal. Elvis Presslin spoke to COSATU KwaZulu Natal Provincial Secretary, Edwin Mkhize

The Durban High Court is set to hear an application for the provisional liquidation of Tongaat Hulett today, marking a critical juncture for the 134-year-old sugar giant. Business rescue practitioners have brought the application after the collapse of a rescue plan approved by creditors in 2024, which aimed to sell the company to the Vision Group. The company's troubles began in 2019 with a devastating accounting fraud scandal, leading to a R12-billion write-down in value and exposing a debt burden of 6-point-6-billion rand. Despite entering business rescue in 2022, Tongaat Hulett has struggled to regain its footing, with the recent collapse of the Vision Group deal. Elvis Presslin spoke to COSATU KwaZulu Natal Provincial Secretary, Edwin Mkhize

Louis Liebenberg defends his decision to give Jacob Zuma R500 000

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